Tutors Salary in Iowa
In Iowa, tutors earn $34,940 at the median — $16.8 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Iowa. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Iowa?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa
Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Tutors salary by metro in Iowa
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $37K | +7% | 80 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $35K | +0% | 160 |
| Sioux City | $34K | -2% | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $32K | -9% | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $30K | -13% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tutors make in Iowa?
The median is $34,940 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,840, and experienced tutors can clear $43,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Iowa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,379/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 44.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tutors salary go in Iowa?
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tutors salary is worth about $39,320 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tutors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.